Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D-50c
Fujifilm GFX 50S has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot.
Choose the GFX 50S for
- more resolution (51.4MP vs 50MP)
- faster bursts (3fps vs 2.3fps)
- more lenses in our database (7 vs 4)
- a newer design (2017)
Choose the X1D-50c for
- a lighter body (725g vs 920g)
Specs side by side
| Spec | GFX 50S | X1D-50c |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Medium format, 51.4MP | Medium format, 50MP |
| Mount | Fujifilm G (GFX) | Hasselblad XCD |
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Burst | 3 fps | 2.3 fps |
| Readout | — | — |
| Max ISO | 12,800 | 25,600 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | Lens only |
| Video | 1080p 30 | 1080p 25 |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 920 g | 725 g |
| Battery | Fujifilm NP-T125 | Hasselblad X-system battery |
| Card slots | 2× SD (UHS-II) | 2× SD (UHS-II) |
| New price | No longer sold new | No longer sold new |
| Used at MPB | £1,069–1,329 | £1,069–1,259 |
| Native lenses in our database | 7 (0 third-party) | 4 (0 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | About equal |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | About equal |
| Wildlife & animals | About equal |
| Sports & action | About equal |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | About equal |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The GFX 50S uses Fujifilm G (GFX) (7 lenses in our database, 0 third-party) and the X1D-50c uses Hasselblad XCD (4 lenses, 0 third-party). Batteries: Fujifilm NP-T125 vs Hasselblad X-system battery (about £86).
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fujifilm GFX 50S better than the Hasselblad X1D-50c?
It depends on your priorities. The GFX 50S offers more resolution (51.4MP vs 50MP), faster bursts (3fps vs 2.3fps), more lenses in our database (7 vs 4); the X1D-50c offers a lighter body (725g vs 920g).
Which is better for video, the GFX 50S or the X1D-50c?
They are closely matched for video (1080p 30 vs 1080p 25); stabilisation and lens choice will decide it.
Which is cheaper, the GFX 50S or the X1D-50c?
The GFX 50S costs No longer sold new new and from £1,069 used at MPB; the X1D-50c costs No longer sold new new and from £1,069 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Fujifilm GFX 50S lenses on the X1D-50c?
Not directly. The GFX 50S uses Fujifilm G (GFX) and the X1D-50c uses Hasselblad XCD; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.